How cool is nature, you guys? How much do you know about the generational cycle of the state insect of Texas, the monarch butterfly? And how much do you actually know about those cockroaches your cats half-eat? What about the mosquitoes responsible for making your ankles itch right now? How much do you know about those? The Encyclopedia Show is eager to serve up some education about one of the things that makes Austin sometimes hard to live in: Insects! more ›

Bugs! Gross or amazing? According to the premise of Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo, a documentary directed by Jessica Oreck, our aversion to the insect and arachnid kingdoms may be culturally conditioned, rather than innate. more ›